Beta-Adrenergic Blocker (Ophthalmic Route)

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Beta-Adrenergic Blocker (Ophthalmic Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Betagan
  • Betimol
  • Betoptic S
  • Istalol
  • Ocupress
  • Optipranolol
  • Timoptic Ocudose
  • Timoptic Ocumeter
  • Timoptic Ocumeter Plus
  • Timoptic-XE Ocumeter
  • Timoptic-XE Ocumeter Plus

Canadian Brand Names

  • Alti-Timolol Maleate
  • Apo-Levobunolol
  • Apo-Timop
  • Betagan 0.25%
  • Betagan 0.5%
  • Betoptic
  • Crown-Tim
  • Dom-Timolol
  • Novo-Betaxolol
  • Novo-Timol
  • Ophtho-Bunolol
  • Pms-Levobunolol

Description

Beta-adrenergic blocking agents for the eye are used to treat certain types of glaucoma. They appear to work by reducing the production of fluid in the eye. This lowers the pressure in the eye.

These medicines are available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Solution
  • Gel Forming Solution
  • Suspension
Before Using
DR602103 Portions of this document last updated: July 1, 2012

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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